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United 737 Hits Drone at 3,000 Feet, Lands Safely

4/30/2026

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Story summary
  • A United Airlines Boeing 737 collided with a small drone at about 3,000 feet while approaching San Diego International Airport.
  • Flight 1980, with 48 passengers and six crew, landed safely with no damage after the strike.
  • The plane departed San Francisco at 7:14 a.m. and was descending toward San Diego when the impact occurred.
  • The FAA reiterated that drones may not fly above 400 feet or in restricted airport airspace without authorization.